Q2 Benchmark Remediation

SS.7.CG.1.9 - The term "___" refers to a system that is meant to prevent one branch of government from controlling the other branches.

• • 
    

• federalism

• republicanism

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

SS.7.CG.1.9 - What is the rule of law as it relates to the federal government?

• It is the principle of separation of powers.

• • 
    It is the list of laws every American must follow.

• It is the laws that are created for our President to follow.

• It is the theory that everyone should obey the laws the government passes.

SS.7.CG.2.3 - What amendment guarantees our right to participate in social movements to change government regulations or laws?

• First

• eighth

• Fifth

• fourteenth

SS.7.CG.2.3 - "In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."

This is the text of what amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• sixth

• seventh

• fourteenth

• fifteenth

SS.7.CG.2.3 - Which Amendment would be of MOST importance to you if you were accused of a crime?

• first

• second

• sixth

• eighth

SS.7.CG.2.4 - Jamie runs into a crowded theater and yells “Fire!” People in the theater begin to panic, and some are injured as they try to escape. In the aftermath, firefighters determine that there was no fire, and Jamie is arrested. Jamie’s lawyer argues that Jamie was only exercising the right to free speech and should not be punished.

Which BEST explains why a judge would consider this argument invalid?

• Jamie’s actions would be considered slander.

• Jamie’s actions were subject to due process.

• Jamie’s actions threatened national security.

• Jamie’s actions infringed upon others’ rights.

SS.7.CG.2.5 - Which of these would be considered part of the due process of law?

• the right to protest

• the right to freedom of speech

• the right to a fair and speedy trial

• the right to a free public education

SS.7.CG.2.5 - Identify the relationship between a petit jury and a grand jury.

• A petit jury is required for criminal cases, but not civil cases.

• A grand jury is required in all cases, but a petit jury is only required in high profile cases.

• A grand jury determines if there is enough evidence in a criminal case, and then a petit jury determines innocence or guilt.

• A petit jury determines if there is enough evidence in a criminal case, and then a grand jury determines innocence or guilt.

SS.7.CG.3.1 - Which statement shows a basic difference between a democracy and an autocracy?

• Autocracies limit participation in government while democracies encourage it.

• Autocracies are "rule by an elite group" while democracy is "rule by the masses.

• Autocracies no longer exist and democracies are the only form of government left.

• Autocracies are limited by a constitution while democracies have no legal limits.

SS.7.CG.3.1 - Which of these is MOST related to the concept of Federalism?

• veto power

• judicial review

• concurrent powers

• legislative process